Following the release of their singles “Hurts Like Hell” in 2022, as well as “Vampyre” and “Secrets” in 2023, and the recent drop of “I Still Believe” at the top of 2024, New Years Day is back with a tantalizing glimpse into their forthcoming fifth studio album, Half Black Heart. Today, the group has unleashed the titular track, a powerful soundscape enriched by an infusion of guitar and drum-heavy industrial instrumentation. Frontwoman Ash Costello‘s unmistakable talent ignites the new song ablaze, delivering a scorching performance that grips listeners as she utters the opening lines, “Who died and made you king?/Who… Read more »
To celebrate Black History Month, Donny Lloyd, the exceptionally talented guitarist of the bubblegum pink pop-punk duo Honey Revenge, immerses us in a reflection on the impactful Black musicians and artists who have played a pivotal role in shaping and enriching their artistic journey through the music industry. From discovering a kindred spirit and fellow pink-guitar virtuoso in Marc Okubo, the guitarist of Veil Of Maya, to drawing inspiration from the musical legacy of their own flesh and blood within their mother’s musical repertoire, Donny has curated a soundscape that spans a diverse spectrum of Black musicians. These influences not… Read more »
Before they hang up their old Chuck Taylors one last time and ride off into the sunset, saddles ablaze with triumph and glory for their final full-length release, Heaven :x: Hell, slated to arrive via Rise Records on March 29, Sum 41 has delivered an unforgettable performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, treating us to a legendary display of pop-punk prowess. The group announced in May 2023 that, following their double-album release in 2024 and a world tour, they would bid Sum 41 farewell after nearly 30 years. While emotions run high regarding their breakup, there’s still so much to look… Read more »
Bands covering other bands! Emo act Ben Quad has covered their label and tourmates Arm’s Length’s song, “In Loving Memory,” via Wax Bodega. The act repurposes the original song into a faster rendition, with a concoction of modern pop-punk that’s infused with original emo riffs. Needless to say, listening to both side-by-side, changes the game. “We wanted to challenge ourselves and try to make the song our own by adding our own style of riffs and vocal melodies but make it distinctive,” says frontman Sam Wegrzynski about why they chose to cover this particular track. He explains that it has… Read more »
Metal act Like Moths To Flames has set fire to the scene with two new singles via UNFD. The tracks, “Paradigm Trigger” and “Angels Weep,” are the group’s first releases of 2024. The duo songs stick to their classic, heavy sound. Vocalist Chris Roetter explains that “Paradigm Trigger” is about a terrifying sensation when we’re the most vulnerable while in bed and “stuck in a levitate[d] state of sleep paralysis. Including a lot of feelings of anxiety, it’s meant to represent the feeling of being stuck.” That theme is translated in the song with a spooky, spider-like guitar effect while… Read more »
They say nobody likes you when you’re 23, but that’s not the case with jxdn. Celebrating his 23rd birthday today, February 8, the singer-songwriter has returned with his latest offering, “When The Music Stops.” Co-produced alongside blink-182’s Travis Barker and Brian Lee, “When The Music Stops” arrives via Barker’s DTA Records and is the first preview of jxdn’s sophomore album. A title for his forthcoming album has not been revealed, but it is expected to drop later this summer. Commencing with a delicate guitar strum that persists across the track, jxdn‘s ethereal vocal delivery envelops listeners, gently drawing them into… Read more »
Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival is back for its sixth year in a row, and its 2024 lineup is positively stacked. The festival teased Bad Omens as a headliner days before the official full lineup announcement, and that teaser alone was met with major excitement. Running July 19-21, the famous Inkcarceration is, of course, taking place at The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield. The prison is also famous for its alleged haunts and for setting the scene of The Shawshank Redemption. Beginning on Friday, headlining acts include Breaking Benjamin, The Offspring, and Chevelle. Saturday night’s acts include Godsmack, Halestorm, and I… Read more »
We know how much y’all loved our Mrs & Mr Spy episode last year and now we’re back for another mission. Hear our Rioters’ hot takes on the Grammys, Argylle, Mr & Mrs Smith, Wild Cards, and the new Avatar: The Last Airbender trailer.
EDM DJ Illenium isn’t a stranger to the alternative scene. During his Los Angeles, CA, shows on February 2 and 3 at SoFi Stadium, he brought out several special guests. The tour is to support his self-titled independent release, which arrived last spring. Illenium’s exploration into the alt scene isn’t unheard of. From First To Lasts’ Sonny Moore ventured into dubstep in the early 2000s, which kicked off the blurring of genres and the possibility of experimenting with different sounds. Read more: Turnstile Announces European Tour Dates The mother fucking princess herself, Avril Lavigne, graced the audience with her presence… Read more »
Turnstile is heading overseas! The indie-hardcore act is heading to Europe to rip some gigs this June. Fans can sign up for pre-sale through their local venue on Thursday, February 8, with general sale on Friday, February 9 at 10 AM local time. Fans on their Instagram announcement post asked if they would be coming back to London, England, after they changed their performance space last minute due to a venue conflict. One commenter suggested that the dates line up against the UK’s Outbreak Fest, suggesting a possible announcement from the band that they may perform there. Read more: Hawthorne… Read more »
